Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution

admin — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:27:18 +0000

Microsoft has released a security advisory 961051 in response to reports of a 'zero-day' vulnerability in Internet Explorer v7 affecting some of its platforms. This is currently being tracked as CVE-2008-4844.

Trying to Put an End to Spam

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:56:48 +0000

One of the most frustrating things about the Internet has been the rise of spam. These unwanted e-mails choke our networks, steal precious storage space and in recent years have become the delivery vehicle for any number of malicious types of payloads intended to cause all kinds of harm.

This is why a new effort under way at a company called Network Box is worth watching. Network Box is working on an approach to fighting spam that keeps track of the relationships that individuals create when responding to incoming electronic mail.

'Tis the season to be spammy

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:52:35 +0000

The Internet security industry is bracing itself to tackle a deluge of spam in the run up to Christmas. Managed security firm, Network Box, reported sighting a number of "test" spam emails over the weekend - usually the first step in a widespread spam campaign.

Simon Heron, Internet Security Analyst at Network Box, said: "This is usually a sign that a spammer is testing the waters before a new, orchestrated spam campaign."

www.securitywatch.co.uk

Sonicwall Licensing Server Issue

admin — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:38:35 +0000

With regard to the following article:

http://www.networksasia.net/article.php?type=article&id_article=4962

A technical problem in a license management server at SonicWall Inc. created havoc Tuesday for users of the company's e-mail security products, leaving many customers temporarily unprotected against spam, phishing and malware threats while others were unable to log into their own systems.

McColo Shutdown - Global Reduction in Spam and Malware

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:42:00 +0000

For several weeks now, Internet Security Researchers have identified the servers hosted by McColo Corp (in San Jose, California, USA) as a major source of command-and-control of International Spam Botnets. On November 12th 2008, the Internet Connectivity to McColo Corp was cut by both its connectivity providers (Global Crossing and Hurricane Electric) - effectively disconnecting all the McColo Corp hosted servers from the Internet.

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